Acetamiprid is an insecticide that is currently approved for EU use. It is highly soluble in water and is non-volatile. Based on its chemical properties it would not be expected to leach to groundwater. It is not persistence in soil systems but may be very persistent in aquatic systems under certain conditions. It has a moderate mammalian toxicity and it has a high potential for bioaccumulation. It is a recognised irritant. It is highly toxic to birds and earthworms and moderately toxic to most aquatic organisms.

GENERAL INFORMATION for acetamiprid

Description: A pyridylmethylamine insecticide used for the control of Hemiptera especially aphids.

Introduction: 1995, Japan

EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414):

Status

Approved

Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur

Greece

Date inclusion expires

31/12/2014

Approved for use () or known to be used () in the following European countries: